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Lot# 2046 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 2046 Egypt Kingdom

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    British Post Offices 1854 (June): Cover from Alexandria to London with framed cachet 'Consulate General / US of America Egypt' in violet, endorsed 'via Southampton' and prepaid '6/-' shillings in manuscript and thus an astonishing 8 times rate), struck with "CROWN / PAID / AT / ALEXANDRIA" in orange-red ink. ALEXANDRIA double arc cds in blue at left and London arrival (July 3) in red. A scarce cover, Smith recorded only 20 examples (page 58). Ex collection K. Wolfsbauer. Signed Todd AIEP Gi = £ 3'250.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF